National Tide 1980

"No, I...I..."

At the beginning, Matsumoto Keiko was at a loss and hesitated.

But soon, she said quietly but decisively, "I believe you."

And this suddenly made Ning Weimin realize the implication.

His eyes became serious and gentle.

This kind of gaze is like a very intrusive life form.

Suddenly appeared in Matsumoto Keiko's spiritual world, and wandered between possession and protection.

Matsumoto Keiko didn't want to resist or avoid at all.

She just wants to give moisture and nutrition so that this gaze can thrive.

"I really believe you."

Keiko Matsumoto repeated, in a firmer tone than before to strengthen her trust.

Perhaps this kind of trust will be regarded as an unprincipled and illogical love brain in the eyes of Chinese people.

But the trust of Japanese people cannot be interpreted in such a simple way.

In fact, Ning Weimin was moved by this almost unreserved trust.

Because as he spent more time living in Tokyo and deepened his understanding of Japanese people, he understood more and more.

That is, Japanese values ​​​​and social customs have zero tolerance for "betrayal".

Honesty is particularly important in Japan right now, and the cost of lying is quite serious.

The Japanese are not like us and have experienced many hardships.

Not telling the truth when meeting strangers has become a natural protection method for us.

Therefore, most Japanese people seem to be very innocent and easy to deceive, and they often believe whatever others say.

But in turn, lies also have a serious life cost for the Japanese.

When a lie is exposed, for Japanese society, all your past truths will also be regarded as false, and you will be "socially dead" directly.

This is why current Japanese politicians and entrepreneurs always resign due to fraud or lying, and there are few fights in the Japanese entertainment industry.

Because if you make a hypothesis and panic, you will not be forgiven directly, and you will lose the trust of the whole society.

In the eyes of the Japanese, lying is far more hateful than the scandal itself.

Of course, foreign trade is another story.

Blindly superstitious about products made in Japan and you will also suffer losses.

Especially after the 1990s, due to the bursting of the bubble and the economic downturn in Japan, the Japanese began to show more dishonesty, but that is a story for another day.

"Ah... By the way, I... I have to explain it to you. I once told you that I lived in an Abattoir in Ginza, do you remember? That... that... is not a fake address. It's at No. 5-chome 6-8. It's even the future staff dormitory of the restaurant I want to open. But on December 30, the iron tent on the top floor of Abatto was blown by strong winds, and the windows of the adjacent building were smashed. . So I did a day of physical work outdoors yesterday and moved all the dismantled things into the building. Probably because of this, I got sick. If you don’t believe it, look at my hands... As for this apartment here, Actually it is……"

Ning Weimin didn't want to be in a relationship with Qingzi because his first few words had become natural nonsense, causing his "love to die prematurely".

In this case, he felt that some things should be explained clearly to eliminate future troubles.

Unexpectedly, Keiko Matsumoto was not surprised or even interested.

One sentence stopped him from speaking half-truths and speaking softly.

"Stop talking. These things are not important. I have already said it, and I believe you."

On the contrary, Matsumoto Keiko thought that his hand was more important, and he would not let go of it.

The gentle touch made her feel distressed, even touching her own face.

"Tell me, how did your hands get like this? I thought you were injured because you were sick and fell down, so I didn't have the nerve to ask. It's too much, it must be painful, right? Why not let a professional worker do it? ?”

"It happens to coincide with the New Year. It's difficult to hire people at this time."

"Why don't you call me? I will help you find a way..."

"Ah? This..." Ning Weimin was completely confused by Matsumoto Keiko's accountability.

In fact, Matsumoto Keiko's reaction is normal.

Because she and Ning Weimin were worried about completely different issues.

She had always been worried that Ning Weimin would be mentally stressed and would have a certain sense of inferiority in his relationship with her.

I'm worried that although he looks gentle on the outside, he will be extremely sensitive and fragile on the inside.

After all, their identities are very different. She was the most popular female movie star in Japan in the past few years.

Ning Weimin came to Japan from the third world, and he was an orphan.

Based on her experience and knowledge, the burden of life may put great pressure on Ning Weimin, which is also not conducive to the stable development of their relationship and relationship.

Therefore, Matsumoto Keiko pays special attention to how to maintain the face and dignity that are important to men.

What's more, conversely, these are exactly the reasons why Matsumoto Keiko likes Ning Weimin.

If he is like many young people in Tokyo who are just starting out, they are domineering, self-righteous, unruly, and think they are superior to others.

On the contrary, she wanted to avoid it.

To put it bluntly, the more frail and fragile Ning Weimin appeared in front of her, the more she was eager to get close to him and protect him.

It is common sense that everyone must take good care of fragile things.

What she longs for is to find the essence of love, and she doesn't want to rush for quick results, so she doesn't dare to take risks and is unwilling to take risks.

However, under the care and care of Matsumoto Keiko, although Ning Weimin enjoyed and was moved, he was also a little embarrassed and worried.

Even more guilty.

"Do you really don't mind? There are some things I haven't told you. I don't want to hide it from you. And there are times when I can't speak clearly..."

But Matsumoto Keiko interrupted him again, and said it was not a big deal.

"It's okay, we have a lot of time to get to know each other slowly. You are not a braggart. I know very well that this is already very good. There is nothing to worry about. Recuperate from the disease first. Nothing is more important than your body. "

As a result, Ning Weimin had no choice but to keep silent.

He still had an apologetic smile on his face, staring at Matsumoto Keiko, his eyes full of complicated emotions.

However, Matsumoto Keiko interpreted this expression as shy, so she took the initiative to change the topic.

"Okay, you have eaten and the temperature on your forehead has dropped. I am relieved for the time being. Is this okay? Can you give me a key to this house? I will come to see you tomorrow. I am worried about disturbing your rest. . This will be more convenient..."

"Of course." Although Ning Weimin was surprised, he immediately agreed. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness. The door key is on top of the shoe cabinet. Just take it with you."

And he didn't refuse. Such a happy attitude made Matsumoto Keiko immersed in indescribable happiness.

It is undeniable that sometimes for a woman, the pleasure of happiness is far from being cared for by a man, but also comes from giving a helping hand to her lover.

"Okay. Then I'll pack my things and leave. You can have a good rest."

"Thank you so much, I really..."

"Stop being so polite. I'm happy to do this for you. Just understand what I mean."

Matsumoto Keiko's tone was slightly coquettish.

"I know."

"Really?"

"real."

"Ok, I trust you."

Keiko Matsumoto made a playful joke and finally started to clear away the dishes with a sense of satisfaction.

However, so far, this meeting, which was already very successful, has not ended yet.

Just when she packed everything and was about to leave, Ning Weimin actually stopped her and unexpectedly gave her another surprise.

"Please wait a moment. Qingzi, I have another gift for you. I hope you like it..."

"Huh? A gift? For me? But haven't we already agreed that I will tell you what I want, why do you..."

"I didn't forget, but it was a Christmas gift as promised. Today is the New Year, and this is a New Year's gift."

"Huh? No, I don't want it. This excuse is too far-fetched. You must have said that on purpose, just to thank me? It's too unreasonable,"

Keiko Matsumoto's tone of rejection sounded like she was really angry.

But when she saw Ning Weimin taking out a small box the size of a match, she couldn't help but open her eyes wide.

Because it is such a mini gift.

It is hard for anyone to imagine what could be put in that small box.

What's more, Ning Weimin said so.

"I'm not being polite. I've really carefully chosen the gift for you these days. It took a lot of effort to find it. Although it's small, I think it's very suitable for you. I originally wanted to give it to you only when I return to Tokyo. , and now is the time.”

"What is it?"

"It's a specialty of France. Open it and see if you like it?

"French specialty? What else could it be?"

"Open it. You'll know when you open it."

Ning Weimin's voice not only aroused Matsumoto Keiko's curiosity, but was also full of intimacy.

Keiko Matsumoto couldn't bear it anymore, so she took it and opened it.

As soon as I opened the box, it seemed as if a cloud of fog floated out from inside.

After taking a closer look, I realized that it was actually a one-meter-square silk scarf.

"Huh?"

Needless to say, a one-meter-square silk scarf can be stuffed into a matchbox, which is a miracle for most people.

However, to Ning Weimin's expectation, Matsumoto Keiko was not an ignorant person, and he had been to China many times.

He actually immediately questioned it like an expert.

"Is this a French product? Isn't it a silk scarf from Suzhou or Hangzhou? I still remember that I saw such a silk scarf when I went to China last time."

"I didn't lie to you."

Ning Weimin smiled, took a corner of the scarf, showed Matsumoto Keiko the trademark, and introduced it to her.

"This is a high-end product made in Lyon, France. Our Chinese silk scarves are gorgeous and exquisite in pattern. But this silk scarf has nothing to do with oriental art. There is no decoration on its pattern, but it seems to change at will. It consists of several curved stripes, carmine, rose red, light red, smoky red, orange red, dark red... The transition between colors is smooth, making it impossible for you to capture what the background color is. And look at it This silk scarf has no wrinkles, and it is impossible to cheat with such a silky texture. Frankly speaking, the silk art of Lyon has existed for hundreds of years. The silk weavers of Lyon once spent twenty years , weaving a silk tapestry for the King of France. Although Lyon silk originally came from Suzhou and Hangzhou. However, if you take a closer look, you will find that the beautiful Lyon silk is a completely different art - the art of the French."

Yes, this scarf is indeed a genuine Lyon scarf.

In fact, it was Japan's Pierre Cardon Co., Ltd., which had a hard time getting a few high-end samples from its headquarters in France.

When Ning Weimin and Zou Guodong came to visit the Japanese company this time, Hasegawa Hidehiro once showed off to them.

What Ning Weimin just said to Matsumoto Keiko was actually what Hasegawa Hidehiro once popularized for him.

As a result, the Japanese did not expect how thick-skinned Ning Weimin was. He was not afraid of being rejected and asked for two items for himself and Zou Guodong in public.

Although Hasegawa Hidehiro couldn't refuse due to human feelings, he agreed very reluctantly.

He also showed a little bit of displeasure afterwards.

But the problem is that in France, it is not easy to buy such high-end goods. Such high-quality products are very rare.

Ning Weimin originally wanted to bring this silk scarf back to China to see if there was any possibility for the domestic silk industry to learn and surpass it and create a batch of domestically produced high-quality products.

But Keiko Matsumoto really touched him today, so he was very sincere and generous in giving it as a gift in return.

As for the original plan, it was because there was no rush, not to mention there was another one at Lao Zou’s place.

No matter how much he talks, he always shows off that he is dedicated to serving the public good.

Ning Weimin is willing to be a selfish villain, so naturally there is no need to be polite to him.

All in all, this gift was both thoughtful and not cliché. Keiko Matsumoto was completely moved.

Although she, like Ning Weimin, is not good at abstract art, she cannot understand the concept of this scarf.

But beautiful things always make women feel relaxed and happy.

The erratic color of the silk scarf made her feel integrated with its smoky material.

As long as you rub it or shake it, you will feel the morning glow dancing behind a cloud.

And the best part is, this thing is just a silk scarf.

It's not jewelry or rare fur leather goods.

The raw materials for this kind of thing are not too expensive, so as an accessory, even if it is a big international brand, the price will be limited after all.

Keiko Matsumoto doesn't need to worry too much about Ning Weimin's financial pressure.

According to her, one hundred thousand yen should be enough to buy it.

Since Ning Weimin is a citizen of the so-called "Sairis Kingdom", he will not be expensive in this regard.

So in the end, when she carefully put the scarf away again, she couldn't help but take the initiative to tell Ning Weimin happily.

"I like this gift very much. It's like seeing the morning mist on the Seine River. I'm very moved. Thank you so much."

In this way, Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin waved goodbye with joyful hearts beating fast.

One is reluctant to leave.

It's hard to separate one from the other.

The evening of this day was equally meaningful to them.

If watching the sunset at the beach means that their desire to be close and their affection for each other have been very clear, there is no need to doubt each other anymore.

So after this visit in the New Year, it means that their mutual emotions and relationship stability have begun to enter a new stage.

A better tomorrow awaits them ahead.